13 Month Old Wake Windows & Sleep Schedule
A 13 month old usually manages wake windows of 3 to 4 hours on 2 naps, though some are starting the move to 1 nap. The clearest sign is a toddler who refuses one of their naps most days for a week or two.
- Wake window
- 3–4 hours
- Naps
- 1–2 a day
- Day sleep
- 2–3 h
- Night sleep
- 11–12 h
- Total in 24 h
- 11–14 h
Reviewed by Pediatric sleep consultant (TBC) · Updated 2026-09-25
Next nap for your 13 month old
Next nap
10:00 am
after 3 h awake · typical 3–4 hours
See the whole day
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 10:00 am Nap 1 · until 11:00 am
- 2:30 pm Nap 2 · until 3:30 pm
- 7:30 pm Bedtime
Get a reminder before 10:00 am. The Wake Windows app pings you when the window is closing and re-plans the day when naps run short.
Sample schedules
13 month old sleep schedule
These schedules use 2 naps and wake windows that lengthen from 3 h in the morning to 4 h before bed. Pick the one closest to your baby's wake-up time and shift it by the difference.
Up at 6:00 am
- 6:00 am Morning wake-up
- 9:00 am Nap 1 · until 10:00 am
- 1:30 pm Nap 2 · until 2:30 pm
- 6:30 pm Bedtime
Up at 7:00 am
- 7:00 am Morning wake-up
- 10:00 am Nap 1 · until 11:00 am
- 2:30 pm Nap 2 · until 3:30 pm
- 7:30 pm Bedtime
Up at 8:00 am
- 8:00 am Morning wake-up
- 11:00 am Nap 1 · until 12:00 pm
- 3:30 pm Nap 2 · until 4:30 pm
- 8:30 pm Bedtime
How 13 month old wake windows change through the day
The first wake window of the day is the shortest. Each one after a nap gets a little longer, with the longest just before bedtime:
| Window | Length |
|---|---|
| First window (after morning wake-up) | 3 h |
| After nap 1 | 3 h 30 min |
| Last window (before bedtime) | 4 h |
What's changing for your 13 month old
- The 2-to-1 nap transition can start from now, but many toddlers wait until 15–18 months.
- During the transition, alternate 1-nap and 2-nap days based on how tired your toddler is.
- Walking confidence grows, and so does resistance to sleep.
- An early bedtime helps on days with only 1 nap.
What comes next
By 14–15 months, more toddlers switch to 1 midday nap with wake windows of 4½–5½ hours.
Wake windows around 13 months
Guides for 13 months
Questions about 13 month old wake windows
How long should a 13 month old be awake?
About 3 to 4 hours on 2 naps. On 1-nap days, windows stretch to 4½–5 hours.
Is 13 months too early for one nap?
It can work for some toddlers, but many are not ready. Look for 1–2 weeks of consistent nap refusal before switching.
How do I transition my 13 month old to one nap?
Push the morning nap later by 15–30 minutes every few days until it lands around midday, and move bedtime earlier during the switch.
How long should a 13 month old nap?
2 to 3 hours of day sleep in total is typical, whether over 1 or 2 naps.